Major city · Ghana
Adenta East
Visit Adenta East for a half‑day: see Madina Market, eat at Barita’s or Uncle Charlie’s, then return to Accra; stay only if you need a night‑cap.
Adenta East is a suburban town north of Madina in the Greater Accra Region. Its main draw is the bustling Madina Market and a few local eateries. One half‑day is enough to explore the market and grab a meal; a night is optional for those who prefer a local hotel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar, Aug
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- ACC
- Nights
- 0.5
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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Adenta East112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Adenta East, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵).Ghana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives…Ghana-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Ghana-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Ghana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ghana-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for daytime visits; avoid open sewers, watch traffic, and negotiate taxi fares before boarding.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis.Ghana-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 192 fire · 193 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are for church and many shops open late; offices close on public holidays.Ghana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportACC Kotoka International Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) north, taxi or ride‑hailing takes ~30 min).ACC Kotoka International Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) north, taxi or ride‑hailing takes ~30 min).
- Getting aroundTaxis (negotiate fare), ride‑hailing apps (Yango, Uber, Bolt), and crowded tro‑tro minibuses.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ACC Kotoka International Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) north, taxi or ride‑hailing takes ~30 min)ACC Kotoka International Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) north, taxi or ride‑hailing takes ~30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Aug. Avoid: Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Adenta East: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis (negotiate fare), ride‑hailing apps (Yango, Uber, Bolt), and crowded tro‑tro minibuses. Walking is safe in daylight but watch for open sewers.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 45 min total
Taxi or ride‑hailing (Yango, Uber, Bolt) about 30 min from Adenta East
Visit the city centre, Independence Square and local markets; return same day.
Madina Market
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min total
Walk 10 min north along Danquah Street or take a short tro‑tro ride
Explore one of Accra’s largest markets; best in the morning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Luxury West Hotel
GH₵300–450 per night; check‑in 2 PM, check‑out noon
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GH₵80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵120–200 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵200+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Open sewers and traffic on streets; stay on sidewalks.
- Tro‑tro accidents are common on highways; use taxis for longer trips.
- Few taxis have meters; agree price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Adenta East. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar, Aug · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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